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The president of the Heritage Foundation — the conservative think tank that created Project 2025, the anti-Democratic blueprint for America’s future — says the United States is “in the process of the second American Revolution, which will remain bloodless if the Left allows it to be.” Kevin Roberts appeared on Steve Bannon’s War Room podcast — absent Steve Bannon, who is serving four months in prison on charges of contempt of Congress — to tell the far-right audience they should be encouraged by recent events like the Supreme Court’s recent ruling on presidential immunity . Related New far-right “vision board” outlaws trans people & jails people who spread “trans ideology” The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 is being called a laughable “authoritarian fantasy”. “We’re in the process of taking this country back,” Roberts said. “No one in the audience should be despairing.” Your LGBTQ+ guide to Election 2024 Stay ahead of the 2024 Election with our newsletter that cove

While President Joe Biden says he will not drop out of the presidential race after his lackluster debate performance against former President Donald Trump, some social media users are saying that out gay Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg would be a good replacement. But such a move would be difficult and would come with risks. In a recent post on X, political observer and data scientist Armand Domalewski posted a table of percentages showing Buttigieg outperforming other possible Democratic replacements — like Vice President Harris, California Gov. Gavin Newsom, and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer — in crucial swing states. The table came from a post-debate report leaked from Open Labs , the research arm of the Democratic super PAC Future Forward. Related Polls show nearly half of Democrats believe Biden should drop out Nearly 75% of voters polled don’t think the president has the mental fitness to serve. Commenters on his post wondered whether Buttigieg would serve b

A federal district court judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has blocked the enforcement of the Biden administration’s expanded Title IX rules in four more states and many different schools across the nation. Judge John W. Broomes of the United States District Court for the District of Kansas issued the third such ruling against the Department of Education’s rules, and it applies to Alaska, Kansas, Utah and Wyoming, as well as a Stillwater, Oklahoma, middle school where a student sued, and to the members of three anti-LGBTQ+ organizations that sued, including the extremist group Moms for Liberty. Previous injunctions restricted these rules in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Idaho, Indiana, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Virginia, and West Virginia. Related Federal judge says six states can continue to mistreat transgender students The ruling blocks the Biden rules in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Virginia and West Virginia. The lawsuit says that Moms for Libert

The House Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, which Republicans currently lead, approved a spending bill that would cut at least $419 million from federal AIDS programs. AIDS activists say this would have devastating impacts on the ongoing effort to decrease HIV by 2030. The bill also includes billions of dollars in cuts to other human services, such as education and health. Related House Democrats introduce resolution condemning Uganda’s “Kill the Gays” law Out Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA) and Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH) led a group of nearly two dozen lawmakers in condemning the horrific law. The House Appropriations Committee will consider the spending bill in full on July 1. Last year, Republicans attempted to cut HIV prevention funds , but the committee rejected the budget cuts. AIDS advocates say they are hopeful the same thing will happen again, The Washington Blade reports . Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our b

Last Thursday, cars in El Cajon, California were vandalized with swastikas, homophobic slurs, and anti-Arab sentiment, KVIA reports. One resident, who is only known by the name Taiyler, out of fear of retribution, saw one of the cars as she was driving down the street. The car was not far from her own home. Related San Diego is opening a shelter for homeless LGBTQ+ youth “It’s so needed,” one homeless housing advocate said. “This will be able to create the safe space for them to thrive.” “I was driving down Greenfield [Drive] and I saw this car,” she said. “It made me say what? It was very clear that it was a swastika. It’s sad.” Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Another car 50 yards away from the last one was also vandalized, and an additional five more were photographed by residents. The mother of a woman who owns one of t

Across the United States, the amount of anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced to legislation has skyrocketed. The American Civil Liberties Union has tracked over 52o anti-LGBTQ+ bills this year alone. Studies have shown that these bills are more likely to harm the mental health of LGBTQ+ people, especially children. But in a story from ABC News, a gay man is speaking out about how laws that protect the rights of gay Americans can have the opposite effect. Related This church has two giant red ribbons to let “the community know they were loved and accepted” Devon Jones explained how his church is “affirming” our LGBTQIA+ family.” Shane Stahl was one of those interviewed. He grew up as a gay man in suburban Ohio and watched Ohio lawmakers introduce and pass anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, he felt like he couldn’t be his true self. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Stahl said, “It

This is an excerpt from “The Queer Parent: Everything You Need to Know from Gay to Ze” – “The only guide you’ll ever need when it comes to the ins and outs of queer parenting” – by Lotte Jeffs & Stu Oakley, from Simon & Schuster . Let’s get ready for some BIG conversations. First up, as queer parents-to-be, we might find ourselves regularly having to talk to our own parents or friends about our intentions to start a family, and people expect a level of detail from us that heterosexual couples trying for a baby aren’t subjected to. You don’t get Aunty Carol asking her straight niece when she’s ovulating, but asking a lesbian going through IVF for the dates of her next treatment? Perfectly acceptable. For many of us, when we came out as gay or trans, our parents assumed this meant we’d never have children, so it might take certain people in your life a while to get their heads around your intentions. Even if they’re happy about it, their first reaction could come from a place

Former late-night host and comic Amber Ruffin announced yesterday in an Instagram post that she’s queer. In the post, she wore a shirt that says “QUEER” in several colors and wrote, “In what will come as a shock to exactly zero people, I’m using the last day of PRIDE to come out! Be proud of who you are, little babies! I know I am! And I can’t wait to be discriminated against for a new reason!!” Related The joyful chaos of coming out as queer, nonbinary & bisexual in my late 20s  It hasn’t been easy to navigate this new world as an adult, but I’m still happy I took my time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Amber Ruffin (@amberruffin) Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subscribing to our newsletter. Subscribe to our Newsletter today She was met with a great deal of support from other celebrities and fans. Actress and singer Cynthia Ervo

Police declared a “mass arrest situation” in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday night following the city’s annual Pride parade. The arrests began at 1:23 a.m. in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, with police ordering a mass arrest, but no other information was given. The Chicago police department has not announced how many people were arrested during or after the parade. Related Over 40 attacks on LGBTQ+ symbols occurred in 21 states during Pride month “We’re resilient,” one Pride group member said of the attacks. “No matter what the cost is, we’re not going to back down.” CWB Chicago reported widespread fights and disruption throughout Boystown, home to one of the largest LGBTQ+ communities in the Midwest. The chaos continued into Monday morning, with videos of people clashing with the police being posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Stay connected to your community Connect with the issues and events that impact your community at home and beyond by subs

Attacks on rainbow flags, crosswalks, and other LGBTQ+ symbols occurred in over 40 cities nationwide during Pride Month, according to NBC News . Overall, the attacks occurred in 21 states; a majority occurred in blue states like California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Washington, but some also occurred in red states like Idaho, Montana, Texas, and West Virginia. While most of the theft and vandalism of these symbols seem to have been carried out by “lone wolf” individuals rather than coordinated by extremist groups, many local police, news reports, officials, and victims stated that this year’s number of attacks increased from previous years. The attacks have coincided with an increase in anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric and legislation from Republicans and other conservatives. Related State GOP tells people to “burn all Pride flags” during June The Republican Party calls LGBTQ+ people “demonic, godless groomers” who “ultimately harm our children.” “We have seen an increase in hate-moti